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Armada Halo vs Alpha 1

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jish412
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These are the two skis that I am looking at getting next year but am not sure which one to choose.  I ride about 75% rails - 25% jumps but am looking to get a little more into jumps this year. I am also about 6'1" 180lbs.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

Jul 8 2012 8:14PM
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KillaSteeze
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well they both have abit of rocker so they will be great for rails but they also have camber, both models have the 182 for the biggest size which would be best for someone your height

the halo is also abit softer then the alpha 1
Jul 8 2012 8:22PM
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TheWakes.
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alpha 1 is stiffer and has a race base. thus it is slightly more expensive. either way get the 182 size.
Jul 8 2012 8:52PM
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Heart
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I would recommend demoing them before buying. I've heard everything from "the funnest thing ever" to "squirelly snow blades"
Jul 9 2012 12:57AM
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gaper-raper
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get the halo. if you demo these skis they have the exact same dimensions. youll only notice a difference in stiffness barely
Jul 13 2012 2:33PM
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613.
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I have the Alpha 1s and they're a ton of fun!
Jul 13 2012 6:35PM
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calisto.iv
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I bought the 2012 Alpha's a few weeks ago when I was riding Snow Park NZ, they are so nice on rails, good swing weight and they were also good at other mountains on trails etc, pretty pricey but you get what you pay for.
Jul 26 2012 6:50PM
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